Dr Gena Lester

Additional Info

Description of Services : Education Prep Centers is a college and career consulting firm: What makes us different is the one on one personal touch you will receive. With 20 combined years of experience in education and psychology, we are able to assist the student and parents through the stress and anxiety that accompanies this process. As your own personal college consultant together we will put a plan of action into place, navigate the application process which includes but is not limited to: exploring degree options, developing a college list, setting up college visits, and meeting all deadlines (application, essays, resumes, test prep, interviews, scholarship and more). In addition HMGA also offers additional services for students who will be applying to competitive arts based programs, student athletes, International students as well as students having special learning challenges.

Description of Experience : Independent College Consulting
• Since 2008 I have guided over students through the college admission process. Clients include students who have academic challenges as well as those who are looking for highly completive academic programs. In addition, my client base has included artistic students, students with learning differences, athletes and international students. I currently have a 100% acceptance rate into a college program on the student's list.
• Assist High School Seniors through the college process, this includes but is not limited to the exploration of college majors, building a college list, oversight of the application process (filling out applications, review of essays and short answers, building academic resumes, preparing for interviews, setting up college visits). Research scholarships, provide links and oversee the application process. Review offers and financial packages with students and families.
• Specializing in high school students who are college bound and applying for talent based programs such as music, theatre, performance or sports. Assist in developing specialized resumes, videos, portfolios, setting up auditions or registering through NCAA.
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Word of Love Christian Academy, Hurst, TX
School Administrator/ Principal

• Founded a small private school which included pre-school through 8th grade.
• Hired, trained and evaluated staff members. Developed and oversaw all decisions surrounding the curriculum. Formulated employee policy manuals and job descriptions. Conducted teacher in-service training and maintained all requirements for accreditation.
• Addressed customer inquiries, interpreted and delivered information, proposed suggestions, provided guidance, identified, investigated and negotiated conflicts.
• Oversaw all financial operations and development of the budget.
• Developed and presented at training events which included team building, child development and specialized training seminars for parents